Russian_fanatic
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If you could compare his game to an NHL player who would it be? Where do you think he will get drafted?
Thats a pretty dead on player comparison. Watching Grabner in the 2nd half of the season, was like watching Afinogenov when he shows up with more goal scoring ability though. Whoever gets him will be happy, especially if he keeps on developing like he has.Balej's Dance said:Maybe a Maxim Afinogenov comparison? Speed and scoring are his main strengths. I'd say he presents that pure finesse, playmaking ability to catapult him into the top 20.
Afinogenov doesn't strike me as a real natural goal scorer. He is a magician with the puck but doesn't have a scoring touch to match. 22 goals is not bad, but considering his elite skills . . .Balej's Dance said:Maybe a Maxim Afinogenov comparison? Speed and scoring are his main strengths. I'd say he presents that pure finesse, playmaking ability to catapult him into the top 20.
Russian_fanatic said:Do you think Grabner can become a first liner in the future? Who would you compare his game to(I like the comparision of a faster Cheechoo)? How many goals do you think he can put up at the NHL level?
MaDdY said:He doesnt have the shot of Cheechoo but he's a great skater. I compare him to a pooor man Gaborik ( Grabner isnt as fast as Gabby though ).
MaDdY said:Yes!
A pure scorer like him can easily reach the top line, however, i do think he'll need to improve his defensive game. He's not all great defensively, i heard. Defense can be taught though so thats good news, whereas Offense cant really be taught...
Vman said:Do you think Grabner will be taken 14th overall by Vancouver or would that be too early?
According to centralscouting.nhl.com he is 6'0 170.monster_bertuzzi said:He's pretty small at 5'11'' 168 pounds, but he's a pure sniper. I've seen him play live once, his hockey instincts are definitely above average as someone else pointed out.
IMO they are not comparable. Grabner is a smoother skater than Vanek is, also quicker, he is gritty and has good defensive abilities. Vanek plays more of some kind of power game, he sees to be able to walk right through people and apparently has yet to show up defensively. I think down the stretch Grabner might rely more on stickhandling and quick skating than Vanek who will use his body more.insider said:Is it just me or does he sound a lot like Vanek did in his draft year? And not just cause he's Austrian.
apparantly soVman said:Do you think Grabner will be taken 14th overall by Vancouver or would that be too early?
dannoabram said:apparantly so
MaDdY said:Grabner is my pick to move up in the draft actually.
I truly believe if Little, Sheppard, and Tlusty are all gone by the time Leafs pick, and they are not able to trade down, they'll go for Grabner, because of our need for scoring wingers.
MaDdY said:Grabner is my pick to move up in the draft actually.
I truly believe if Little, Sheppard, and Tlusty are all gone by the time Leafs pick, and they are not able to trade down, they'll go for Grabner, because of our need for scoring wingers.